Zion National Park Vacations, Zion National Park Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Zion National Park Vacation Guide

Located in southwest Utah, Zion has much to offer including the narrow, multicolored Kolob Canyons to the north and many miles of largely impenetrable mountain wilderness. Sheer red and white sandstone cliffs tower up to 2,500 feet above the North Fork of the Virgin River, and gradually become closer together upstream until only 30 feet apart in some places. Inside the park is the Zion Lodge, outside the park are several smaller hotels and bed and breakfasts. There is a free shuttle bus servicing Zion since visitors cannot enter the park with their cars unless they are staying at the Lodge and received a permit.

Frederick Fisher, a Methodist minister, named the towering mountains such as Great White Throne, Angels Landing and the Three Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob). Its believed that god will return to his Great White Throne, place his arms on Angels Landing and the Organ, and rest his feet in the Virgin River Below.

Famous Hikes of Zion
Angels Landing- Rated strenuous and is not recommended for anyone fearful of heights, ascending 1,700 feet over a distance of 2.5 miles. Start early as this hike may take about 4-5hours.

The Narrows- Much of the Hike is spent in the water and in some points chest deep. The 2000ft Narrow Canyons extend for 16 or 17 miles.

Other Great Hikes Include- Emerald Pools, Pine Canyon, Hidden Canyon, Observation Point, North Guardian Angel and many more!